La Michoacana delivers frozen treats via paleteros
Tue, 22 May 2012 14:53:00 CDT - Antonino Ramirez works a bicycle-driven cart, owned by La Michoacana, containing paletas, the increasingly popular fruit-based frozen treats that were first made in Mexico.
Mickey Hayes: The man Tony Galento was afraid to meet
Tue, 22 May 2012 13:04:00 CDT - In 50 professional fights Mickey Hayes lost 34 times, and in 23 of the losses he didn't go the distance. But while his chin often let him down, his heart was as stout and upright as they came, which was why 69 years ago the Cudahy heavyweight got a new designation when one of the roughest characters in boxing history wanted nothing to do with him in the ring.
Milwaukee Talks: Hank Aaron
Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 CDT - Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, in town to speak at Marquette University's commencement ceremony on Sunday, took some time to chat with OnMilwaukee.com about how he almost wasn't Marquette's keynote speaker, the city he called home for 14 years, and whether or not Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig was hurt by what happened with Ryan Braun this past winter.
Just add bacon: Brookfield bar porks up
Tue, 22 May 2012 09:06:00 CDT - If the bacon craze is winding down, don't tell that to the Saloon on Calhoun, which recently changed its name to the Saloon on Calhoun With Bacon. The popular western suburban sports bar and grill, nestled in a most unexpected location at 17000 W. Capitol Dr., is going bananas for bacon, putting the pork in everything from cocktails to apps to desserts.
Rickie Weeks' slump is not his own doing
Tue, 22 May 2012 05:30:00 CDT - Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks is slumping horribly the first two months of the season - but none of this is his own doing. The gremlins of baseball have burrowed deep into his soul and he can't buy a base hit for love or money.
Milwaukee Makerspace makes it happen
Mon, 21 May 2012 15:06:00 CDT - In 2009, Royce Pipkins and Tom Graelwicz started Milwaukee Makerspace, a Bay View-based organization that allows members to share skills and collaborate on projects with other members.
Local coaches speak out on rash of NFL health controversies
Mon, 21 May 2012 13:02:00 CDT - Bounties. Concussions. Lawsuits. Suicide. These are the NFL buzz words littering the off-season air of late, making headlines in areas the league wishes would vanish. Will the landscape of football suffer because of all the negative press? Five high school head football coaches offered up their opinions on the latest matters in the sport.
Mustangs searching for missing piece
Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:00 CDT - Following another disappointing loss on Friday, members of the Milwaukee Mustangs were left wondering what else they needed to do to start winning. Head coach Bob Landsee says the answer is in the mirror.
How about meat loaf, tartar sauce or Fritos on your pizza?
Mon, 21 May 2012 09:01:00 CDT - Pizza by the slice shops have been on the East Coast for decades, but they are relatively new to Milwaukee. We may have been late to the party, but we have compensated for that with startling imagination and ingenuity in topping those slices.
Juniper Tar: Mohr talks "Since Before"
Mon, 21 May 2012 05:03:00 CDT - If you follow local music you can't possibly have missed that Juniper Tar released a new record in recent weeks. "Since Before" is now available and it was worth the wait. The vinyl version is an elaborate package befitting the powerful music inside. We got a chance to ask singer and guitarist Jason Mohr about it.
A Meditation on reggae: A great roots harmony trio plays Shank Hall
Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:03:00 CDT - In honor of this weekend's Milwaukee performance by The Meditations, we present five great 1970s reggae harmony groups - not an easy list to narrow down.
Summerfest on a stick
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:16:00 CDT - No one can deny that State Fair is THE food stick festival. But just because Summerfest boasts dozens and dozens of national bands on its many stages each year, doesn't mean that it isn't keeping an eye on stick trends in outdoor festival dining.
Tundra Lodge offers relaxing Green Bay getaway
Sun, 20 May 2012 11:04:00 CDT - How does Green Bay's Tundra Lodge, a water park, resort and conference center, stack up against other water parks in the state? Read on to find out.
Milwaukee Talks: John Hauser of The LoveMonkeys
Sun, 20 May 2012 09:04:00 CDT - It has been 20 years since John Hauser and a few coworkers formed a band for what they thought would be a one-time-only performance at a company party. Two decades later, Hauser - along with a completely new lineup of musicians - plays more than 100 shows a year as The LoveMonkeys.
Social Circle: Where's Brew City's best buffet?
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:18:00 CDT - This week, the Social Circle's talking food again, sharing their thoughts on the city's best buffet. Lots of votes for Maharaja's Indian lunch buffet, but a couple of lesser-known joints as well.
Wedding florists guide, 2012
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:10:00 CDT - A talented florist will take your wedding-day decor to heights you never imagined (even if your vision is pretty amazing already). Whether your style suggests romantic peonies, contemporary callas, playful ranunculus, unique succulents or something entirely different, there's a flower pro in our area that can help. You can find all this, and much more, at OnMilwaukee.com's new wedding blog, WedInMilwaukee.com.
OnMilwaukee.com recommends, May 19, 2012
Sat, 19 May 2012 11:03:00 CDT - Free cocktails, mussels and more make up this edition of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends. Read on and enjoy.
Soup Bros. ladles up quirk and deliciousness
Sat, 19 May 2012 09:04:00 CDT - Richard Regner says he never gets sick of soup. Ever. This is a good thing, because for 13 years, he has owned and operated Soup Bros., a small "soup kitchen" in the Walker's Point neighborhood with a big reputation for serving some of the tastiest bowls around.
Wisconsin walking guide
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:12:00 CDT - In a beautiful state like ours, there is an almost endless array of pleasing places for a short stroll, a long walk or a hike. With that in mind, we're going to share with you a few of our favorite places.
Turners refurbish cherished furniture
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:01:00 CDT - CT Refinishing does wood refinishing, repair and restoration of almost any size, from doors, end tables and dinettes to kitchen cabinets, hope chests, antiques and heirloom collectibles. But co-owner and master finisher Charles Turner's passion is pianos.
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